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Faye E. Field, 85

Faye E. Field, longtime Maui resident, died on May 29, 2020 due to cancer. She was born in Honolulu in 1934, was educated in public schools there, later graduating from Punahou as a member of the Class of 1952. Faye attended Stanford University and then art school in Los Angeles, California. She married Chris Field in 1955, traveled widely and lived in Missoula, Montana for many years. She returned to the Islands in 1995, making her home on Maui. In 2002 she married Charles Treuhold. Both husbands have died. Faye is survived by her sister, Valerie Hetherington of Kentfield, California ...

Joseph Hampel III, 67

June 4, 1952-April 28, 2020. Joseph "BUDDY" Hampel passed away peacefully at Hospice Maui Hale; he was 67. Joe, or "Uncle Buggs," as we called him, was born in Waipahu, O'ahu, and lived in Diamond Head before moving to Maui when his father was hired as the Manager of Kahului Shopping Center. Joe attended Makawao School and graduated from Maui High School, class of 1971. Buddy was always proud, as were most of his classmates, to have been the last graduating class at the Hamakuapoko campus. After graduation, Buddy enlisted in the Hawaii Army National Guard where he trained as a medic. ...

Rine Higa, 75

It is with great sadness that the Higa Ohana announces the passing of Rine Higa on May 18, 2020. The family has held private services at Nakamura Mortuary. Nakamura Mortuary will be assisting the family with all arrangements. Rine was born on December 26, 1944 to Alle Manbwij and Telion Chutaro in the Marshall Islands. Rine is survived by her loving children; Robbie Chutaro, Erine Higa Laukon, Rostiana Tabuaka, Isaac Higa, Robin Higa, Lynn Higa Leon, Keith Higa, Mashako Tokanang, Tanie Latdrik, Ranie Latdrik (deceased). She is also survived by her 2 generations of grandchildren ...

Tadao Fred Inouye, 90

Tadao Fred Inouye, 90-year-old, Puunene, Hawaii-born resident of Gardena, passed away on June 2, 2020. Per the family wishes, no services will be held due to Covid-19. He is survived by his wife, Sue Inouye; son, Jason Inouye; he is also survived by other relatives. www.fukuimortuary.com (213) 626-0441

Daniel Nahuina, 82

Daniel Nahuina, 82, of Kula passed away peacefully at his residence. He was born on December 2, 1937 in Kohala, Hawaii. Daniel is survived by his wife, Sieglinde Nahuina, son, Uwe (Jacquiline) Nahuina; daughter, Iwalani (Mark) Else; siblings, Lillian Fujii, Beatrice Block, Rudolph (Leimomi) Nahuina; grandchildren, Ikaika and Keani Nahuina. He is predeceased by his parents, Mamo and Lily Nahuina. Condolences may be made to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

William Awihilima Kahaiali’i, 59

Entertainer, William Awihilima Kahaiali’i, also known to many as “Willie K”, 59 of Wailuku, Maui peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2020. Private services were held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah Kahaiali‘i; sons William Karshaun “Koko” (Veronica) and Joseph “Max” Smith; daughters Lycettiana and Antoinette; grandchildren Kaidan, Ari and Nakoa Love; mother Ivy Kaipo Nu’uhiwa; brothers Wilmont Jr (Laura), Waylen (Virgie), Wade (Cyndi), DonMike (Aranda), Levaughn (Dejon) Kaopio, Warryn (Lara) ...